Angola visa requirements for Zambians
Travel and visa requirements
Angolan Visa is not required for Zambians
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Zambians can visit Angola without a visa and stay for up to 30 days per visit.
- A passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages and a minimum of one year before expiration is required from visitors.
- Visitors must provide receipts for hotel reservations and/or proof of accommodation.
- Travelers should make their hotel reservation well ahead of time especially in Luanda as it becomes overbooked and might be difficult to get a good hotel on arrival.
- Proof of sufficient funds that covers your stay in Angola is required.
- You are allowed to bring in and exit the country with no more than $160.
- Visitors will be required to present a ticket reservation with a return trip ticket at the port of entry.
- A credit/debit card or a PayPal account is needed for the Angola pre-visa payment.
- Visitors will be required to present relevant travel documents along with their printed e-receipt on arrival into Angola.
- Valid certificates of Vaccination for Hepatitis A, Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid and Yellow Fever are needed.
- Emirates is the most common airline to fly from Zambia to Angola.
- The estimated flight time from Lusaka to Angola is 2 hours, 45 minutes.
- Visitors are not allowed to possess firearms, ammunition, or explosive materials.
- Visitors are expected to respect existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.
- In Angola, the power plugs and sockets are of type C. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Religion in Angola consists of about 1,000 religious communities in the country, with 47% of the population rooted in indigenous beliefs and the majority being Christians.
- Angola currently uses the West Africa Standard Time zone (GMT+1) making Zambia 1 hour ahead of Angola.
- Public transportation consists of railways, buses, taxis, and harbors.
- The Angolan Kwanza is the currency of Angola and it is symbolized as AOA.
- Portuguese is the only official language and it is known by 80% of the population as the primary or secondary language.
- Angolan local dishes are based mainly on fish, cassava products and spicy stews.
- Rucana falls in Angola is one of the largest waterfalls in the continent, measuring 2,300 feet wide and 390 feet high.
- Angola is a Southern African nation with varied tourist spots which include the tropical Atlantic beaches, a labyrinthine system of rivers and Sub-Saharan desert that extends across the border into Namibia.
- Travelers should never step beyond the red and white HALO Trust posts as they denote minefields.
- Taking photographs of sites and installations of military or security interest, including government buildings, may result in arrest or fines.
- Travelers should generally avoid using their camera in front of a police officer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Angola dangerous for travel?
Angola is relatively dangerous but if travelers maintain general travel cautions like not moving alone at night and keeping doors locked then there will rarely be problems. Luanda is one of the top areas where crime can occur in Angola, and it also happens to be one of the most visited tourist spots, since it is the capital city.
What is Angola famous for?
Angola is well known for its richness in natural resources. It has large reserves of oil and diamonds, hydroelectric potential, and rich agricultural land.
What language do they speak in Angola?
Portuguese is the official language spoken in Angola and very few people in Angola can speak English in the country.
What is the main religion in Angola?
Angola's population is overwhelmingly Christian. About two-fifths of the population is Roman Catholic, about two-fifths is Protestant, and some one-tenth adheres to traditional beliefs or other indigenous religions. The current religious makeup of Angola has its roots in the country's history.
What is the culture of Angola??
The Angolan culture is mostly native Bantu, which was mixed with Portuguese culture. The diverse ethnic communities with their own cultural traits, traditions, and native languages or dialects include the Ovimbundu, Ambundu, Bakongo, Chokwe, and Avambo.